ASTM-D6957 › Standard Practice for Measuring Curl in Paint Brush Filling Material
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Scope
1.1 This practice describes the procedure for measuring curl in synthetic filament.
1.2 This practice is applicable to filament 2 to 5 in. (50.8 to 127 mm) in length.
1.3 This practice is applicable to tapered filament or level filament.
1.4 This practice is applicable to loose filling material and material removed from a brush.
1.5 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.7 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Significance and Use
3.1 It is important for the manufacturing and performance of a brush to have filaments with minimal curl.
Keywords
curl; filament;; ICS Number Code 87.100 (Paint coating equipment)
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06.02 (Paint -- Products and Applications; Protective Coatings; Pipeline Coatings)
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87.100 (Paint coating equipment)
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Document Number
ASTM-D6957-12(2018)
Revision Level
2012 R18 EDITION
Status
Current
Modification Type
Reapproval
Publication Date
Sept. 1, 2018
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
2 pages
Committee Number
D01.61